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Just posted: MindShift Gear BackLight 18L Review.
 
This is a great little backpack for a mirrorless or a small DSLR kit.
 
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Just posted: Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens Review.
 
This lens is a great addition to Sony's lineup.
 
The Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens page.
 
The image quality to price ratio of this lens is attention grabbing. Here are some comparisons:
 
Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens compared to Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens
 
Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens compared to Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens
 
Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD Lens compared to Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA Lens
 
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Just posted: Sony a7R IV Review.
 
It's an awesome little camera.
 
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Canon has made white papers available for the new EOS-1D X Mark III:
 
EOS-1D X Mark III – Still Imaging
 
EOS-1D X Mark III – Video Recording
 
EOS-1D X Mark III – Networking: Coming Soon

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Review page is filled with details about this awesome new camera.
 
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Get in the preorder line now!
 
If you change your mind later, it is far easier to step out of line than it is to get back to the front. Another reason to preorder now is that, for a limited time and while supplies last, a free CF Express Card and card reader are included.
 
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III is available for preorder at: B&H | Adorama | Canon USA Store | Amazon USA | WEX
 
You might also find the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III compared to the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II interesting.

Just posted: Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens Review.
 
It's a game-changer.
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8G S Lens page.
 
I think you are going to like this lens. Go make some comparisons.
 
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Sorry - I broke the previous post sometime today - here is the correction
 
Image quality test results have been added to the Nikon Z 24mm f/1.8 S Lens page.
 
Go make some comparisons.
 
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Image quality test results from the Canon EOS R have been added to the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens Review.
 
This is an awesome lens and these results will not likely surprise you. Create comparisons to see how this lens stacks up against other lenses such as the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens.
 
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Today I'm sharing a small project I took on, meeting a need that didn't seem optimally met otherwise: Do-It-Yourself Rigid Camera Rain Cover.
 
As I needed this accessory, I thought you might also, thus I'm sharing. This camera cover was inexpensive and easy to make. Feel free to share any ideas you have for improvements.

Just posted: Wimberley MH-100 MonoGimbal Gimbal Monopod Head Review.
 
Monopod users can put one of these on their Christmas list. Looking for a gift your photographer friend or family member does not already have? This unique head is just hitting the market and is a great gift option.
 
The Wimberley MH-100 MonoGimbal Gimbal Monopod Head is in stock at: B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA
 

 
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As usual, I plan to include visual size comparison images in the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens review. Having just created the standard product images, such comparisons can now be easily created. Since the small size is such a big deal for this lens, I thought I'd share this comparison early.
 
Shown in this image from left to right are the following Canon lenses:
 
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens
 
To be more correct, it is this lens' retracted size that is dramatically smaller than all of the other lenses in its class. All previous 70-200mm f/2.8 DSLR lenses have utilized fixed-size designs. While the fixed lens size has some advantages, the amount of space consumed in a camera backpack or other case is not one of them.
 

 
Use the site's comparison tool to visually compare this lens to many others.
 
Note that this lens' weight is very significantly lighter regardless of the focal length being used.
 
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX

Just posted: Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Review.
 
Tamron has released another winner with this lens.
 
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Image quality test results from the Canon EOS R have been added to the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens Review.
 
These results are the key to unlocking the direct comparison between this EF lens, one of my all-time favorites, to the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens. Here is the link to that image quality comparison.
 
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The Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens is in stock at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX
 
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Just posted: Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
 
This is a remarkable little camera.
 
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Just posted: Canon EOS 90D Review.
 
The 90D is a nice upgrade from the 80D. This is a solid-performing, well-equipped camera.
 
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The Canon EOS 90D DSLR camera and the Canon EOS M6 Mark II interchangeable lens mirrorless camera are both excellent general-purpose models that many are deciding between. These cameras are identical in some ways yet vastly different in others.
 
These two cameras were announced simultaneously, sharing a press release. They share the same imaging sensor, the same processor, and the same image quality.
 

 
As can clearly be seen in the overlay comparisons images shared here, the 90D is very considerably larger than the M6 II. The 90D takes up much more space but it provides a considerably larger grip that is comfortable to hold for long periods of time and gives the photographer better control of larger lenses. The optional BG-E14 battery grip provides even more control for the 90D. The M6 II is considerably lighter, weighing just over 1/2 as much as the 90D (12.7 vs. 24.7 / 361 vs. 701g).
 
The 90D has an optical viewfinder with speed-of-light response time and conventional phase detection AF in addition to the same live view sensor-based AF capabilities found in the M6 Mark II. The 90D requires an LCD loupe for electronic viewfinder (EVF) capabilities while the M6 II has a hot shoe attached accessory EVF, the EVF-DC2, available in addition to an accessory loupe.
 
Using the optical viewfinder (OVF), the 90D tops out at a 10 fps continuous shooting rate that seems fast until compared to the M6 II's 14 fps capability. Far surpassing that rate is the M6 II's 30 fps burst and preshooting, essentially shooting in the past. When using the optical viewfinder, the 90D has a faster shutter speed available (1/8000 vs. 1/4000 sec.) though both cameras can do 1/16000 sec. when using full electronic shutter. When using the OVF, the 90D has a far higher battery life (1,300 vs 305 shots at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) with a 6-level battery indicator vs. 4.
 
The controls featured on these cameras are quite different. The 90D has a higher button and dial count but the M6 II has a solid set of controls. The 90D has a joystick while the M6 II features touch and drag AF when the optional EVF is installed.
 
The 90D has water and dust resistance specified while the M6 II does not. The 90D has a headphone port to its advantage. The 90D's LCD has anti smudge coating while the M6 II's LCD does not. Neither has anti reflection coating.
 
The 90D has a more powerful built-in flash of GN 12 vs. 4.6 (ISO 100, meters) with a 1 second faster recycle time (3 vs. 4 seconds) and a faster flash sync rate (1/250 vs. 1/200 second).
 
The M6 II's EF-M lens compatibility is an advantage. However, this camera requires an adapter for use of EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses.
 

 
Which Camera?
 
For many people, either of these cameras will be a great choice and some will find that owning both cameras makes perfect sense. It is also likely that there will be one or more significant differentiators in the above list that creates a purchase direction.
 
Those photographing fast, erratic-moving action will likely prefer the 90D's optical viewfinder yet those same photographers may prefer the M6 II's faster frame rate. Those using large lenses will prefer the 90D's grip size as will those spending large amounts of time with the camera in hand.
 
That said, those carrying a camera for long periods of time will appreciate the M6 II's lighter weight. Travelers will love the M6 II's small size and light weight as will anyone able to utilize the compact (and excellent performing) EF-M lenses. If one or more EF-M lenses are ideally suited for the subjects, the M6 II is likely the best choice. Those carrying a camera in case an opportunity arises will appreciate the M6 II's compact size.
 
Again, for many people, either of these cameras will be a great choice and owning both cameras can make perfect sense.

Image quality test results have been added to the Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA Lens page.
 
Here are some comparisons:
 
Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA Lens Compared to the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens
 
Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA Lens Compared to the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens
 
While there are a plethora of other 35mm lenses, few have the matching f/2.8 max aperture. Use the site's tools to create your own comparisons.
 
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Just posted: Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens Review.
 
I would have been very disappointed if this lens was not a great performer. Fortunately, expectations were met.
 
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One of the visual comparisons I wanted to create was that of the current mirrorless full frame 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses. I got that task done and thought you might also find the image interesting.
 
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens
 
Note that these lenses are aligned on their mounts, not their caps.
 
The same lenses are shown below with their hoods in place.
 

As with any new camera, the first task with a new Sony a7R IV in hand is to set it up for use. Following are the 39 steps I took to make an out-of-the-box Sony a7R IV ready for use (including tweaks made after roughly 15,000 frames of use).

• Charge battery
• Install neck strap (if opting to use one)
• If your current image processing software does not support the Sony a7R IV, download and install Capture One (for Sony) and/or Sony Imaging Edge
• Insert charged battery and power on the camera
• Set the timezone, date, time, timeformat (note that the AM/PM setting is not directly able to be changed – the hour setting must be scrolled 12 hours to change this)
• insert memory card (don't forget to format it)
• Scroll through all of the menu tabs to configure the camera as follows:
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 1: Quality: RAW
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 1: RAW File Type: Uncompressed (unless taking advantage of the about-50% smaller RAW file size)
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 2: Long Exposure NR: Off
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 2: Lens Comp.: All Off
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 3: Bracket Settings: Self-timer during Bracket: 2 Sec
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 3: Bracket Settings: Bracket Order: ->0>+ (makes selecting images for HDR processing easier)
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 3: Memory: I set the 3 Custom dial modes to my standard landscape, sports, and wildlife settings later
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 5: Priority Set in AF-S: AF
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 5: Priority Set in AF-C: AF
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 5: Focus Area: Flexible Spot: S
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 5: Swt. V/H AF Area: AF Point Only
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 6: Face/Eye AF Set.: Face/Eye Frame Display: On
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 6: Aperture Drive in AF: Focus Priority
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 9: Reset EV Comp.: Maintain
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 10: Spot Metering Point: Focus Point Link
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 12: DRO/Auto HDR: Off
• Camera Menu 1, Tab 12: Creative Style: Neutral, Sharpness = 1 (I usually process with the Natural creative style in Capture One)
• Camera Menu 2, Tab 4: Release w/o Lens: Disable
• Camera Menu 2, Tab 4: Release w/o Card: Disable
• Camera Menu 2, Tab 7: Grid Line: Rule of 3rds Grid
• Camera Menu 2, Tab 9: Dial Setup: TV/Av (I adjust Tv while shooting more frequently than I adjust Av and the front dial is easier to access quickly)
• Camera Menu 2, Tab 11: Audio signals: Off (How to turn off the loud and usually-annoying AF beep sound)
• Network Menu 1, Tab 2: Airplane Mode: On
• Setup Menu, Tab 1: Delete confirm: "Delete" first
• Setup Menu, Tab 2: Touch Operation: On
• Setup Menu, Tab 3: Touch Panel/Pad: Touch Panel+Pad
• Setup Menu, Tab 3: Touch Panel/Pad Settings: Touch Pos. Mode: Relative Position; Operation Area: Right Half of Screen
• Setup Menu, Tab 5: Write Serial Number: On
• Setup Menu, Tab 5: Copyright Info: Write Copyright Info: On, Set Photographer: {name}, Set Copyright: {name}
• My Menu: Px. Shift Multi Shoot.; Anti-flicker Shoot; Format; Silent Shooting; Steady Shot; Format; Face/Eye AF Set
• Mount a lens, focus on something with detail, and adjust the viewfinder diopter to your vision
• Check for sensor dust (this was an issue with the two a7R IV cameras I received).

I of course make additional menu and other setting changes based on current shooting scenarios, but this list covers my initial camera setup process.
 
To copy this configuration would mean that you intend to shoot similar to how I shoot – including shooting in RAW-only format. While my setup works great for me, your best use of this list may be for tweaking your own setup.
 
If you can't remember your own menu setup parameters, keeping an up-to-date list such as this one is a good idea. Anytime your camera is reset-to-factory state for some reason, such as when being serviced, you will be ready to restore your setup quickly while ensuring that you do not miss an important setting. If you purchase another same or similar camera, you will be able to quickly set it up.
 
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Sony a7R IV
 
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Noise test results have been added to the Sony a7R IV Review.
 
Use the over/under-exposed results for a look at dynamic range.
 
Sony a7R IV compared to the Sony a7R III at ISO 6400.
 
Sony a7R IV compared to the Sony a7R III exposed +3 stops and processed at -3 stops for a look at dynamic range (both cameras are great in this regard).
 
MANY more comparisons are available.
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens page.
 
Here are the requisite comparisons:
 
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens Compare to the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Lens
 
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens Compare to the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens
 
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens Compare to the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens
 
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens Compare to the Tamron 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD Lens
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens page.
 
Let's dive right into comparisons for this one:
 
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens Compared to Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
 
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens Compared to Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens
 
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens Compared to Rokinon (Samyang) 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Lens
 
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens Compared to Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
 
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens Compared to Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Di USD Lens
 
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Noise test results have been added to the Canon EOS 90D and the EOS M6 Mark II reviews.
 
You are going to notice that the results from these two cameras appear remarkably similar. They are using the same imaging sensor and the same DIGIC processor and are expected to have identical image quality. As this is a very time consuming test, including carefully capturing 180 images and prepping a crop from each, I opted to fully test only one of the cameras (the 90D) and show the same results for the M6 II.
 
A full narrative of the results is coming soon. In the meantime, create your own comparisons including a look at dynamic range using the +/- exposure variations.
 
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Just posted: Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens Review.
 
Did I change your mind?
 
As always, let me know if I missed anything.
 
The Deal: Receive a combined savings of $700 when you purchase the RF 24-240 f/4-6.3 IS USM Lens with the EOS R Body. Get the combo deal at B&H | Adorama | Canon USA Store
 
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Does the Canon EOS R firmware update v.1.4.0 make a difference? Absolutely! Your EOS R got a free upgrade.
 
It's been a month since Canon EOS R Firmware v.1.4.0 was made public and I've been asked about its performance (more than once). Quite simply, this update brings a great improvement to the AF system.
 
Prior to installing the update, I created a controlled eye-detection AF test. The test was not highly technical – the longest distance that the EOS R would show a stationary subject's eye being detected by a specific lens and focal length was determined and recorded. It was not difficult to determine whether or not the new firmware delivered an advantage. That test revealed that v.1.4.0 shows the eye detection box in the viewfinder from a distance 3x farther away (3x-smaller eyes) than the previous firmware version did. The difference is very obvious.
 
While I was happy with the R's eye-detection AF performance prior to loading the update, it is especially reassuring to see your subject's eye being indicated in the viewfinder and this update is a good one. That your camera gets this update for free is especially good.
 
Learn more about the Canon EOS R in our review.
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens page.
 
Here are some comparisons to get you started:
 
Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens compared to the Rokinon SP 85mm f/1.2 Lens
 
Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens compared to the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens
 
Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens compared to the Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens
 
Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens compared to the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
 
Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens compared to the Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 Lens
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Rokinon SP 85mm f/1.2 Lens page.
 
Here is the Rokinon SP 85mm f/1.2 Lens vs. Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens comparison. Of course, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens is Canon's best 85mm lens (it's awesome). Here is that comparison.
 
Try all of the other 85mm comparisons available.
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Rokinon (Samyang) 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC Lens page.
 
Create your own comparisons.
 
This lens currently has an instant rebate of, depending on the mount version, up to $160.00.
 
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I was able to spend some time with a production Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens last week. All first impressions leave me thinking it is as awesome as we expected it to be.
 
The build quality of this lens feels superb, at least as good as the white telephoto L lenses you've used before.
 
I've seen RF 70-200 mock-ups prior to holding a production model but holding this lens in your hands really drives home how compact and light it is. New for a 70-200 L lens is that this model extends, allowing it to become considerably shorter at 70mm than the previous models. The volume difference noticed especially in a backpack is huge. With a retracted length of 5.75" (146mm), it will fit upright into many lens backpack/case slots. The extending portion of the lens feels solid with very little play.
 
The zoom ring is very smooth with the normal L-grade feel.
 
The lightweight tripod ring is not riding on steel bearings and the friction fit is not especially smooth during rotation. I originally feared that the compact tripod ring would have too much flex, but reality is that it is very solid, impressively so for the size. Replacement lens feet will require the entire ring to be replaced.
 
Image quality will be of utmost importance and to help with that early assessment, I've uploaded some full-size images for you to review. Keep in consideration that the models being photographed in these images were moving constantly. The handheld shutter speed was 1/500 (marginal for the action) and the lighting was not optimal, changing in brightness and often strongly-colored for effect (do not use these images for critique of color rendering). While these are not lab-grade samples, the results are still quite impressive.
 
Be sure to observe the sharp plane of focus for your judgments. Note the faces of the models are considerably off-center, showing performance toward the periphery of the image circle. All images were processed in DPP using the standard picture style with sharpness strength set to "2" (0-10 scale) with all lens corrections disabled. Images were saved as 70-quality JPGs in Photoshop. ISO settings were mid-level (not optimal for image quality discernment, light noise reduction has been applied (2,3 or 3,3) and I opted to brighten all images shared here (see setting and adjustments listed for each image). Still, I think you will like what you see.
 
200mm f/2.8
 
In a 70-200mm lens, I expect the 200mm focal length to deliver the softest results. Thus, I was especially interested to see how 200mm performed in this lens. The first example was captured at ISO 1000 and processed with +0.33 EV. Click on the image to download the full size file.
 

 
Check out the sharpness of the model's face and follow the sharpness of the dress circles along the plane of sharp focus.
 
The second example was captured at ISO 1200 and processed with +0.67 EV. Again, click on the image to download the full size file.
 

 
Again, check out the sharpness of the model's face and follow the sharpness of the black sweater along the plane of sharp focus. Also, check out the lack of color fringing that would be made apparent in the foreground and background blur of the white hairpiece and the reflective silver pieces on the dress.
 
70mm f/2.8
 
The 70mm focal length is also important and it is the other full extent of the zoom range, potentially another weak point. While the details being rendered smaller in the frame is disadvantageous from an apparent-sharpness perspective, the results still look great. Look at the netting in the hat. This example was captured at ISO 500 and processed with +0.82 EV.
 

 
Preorder
 
Along with the RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens and RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens, the RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens completes the very impressive Canon RF mount lens trinity. Get your Canon EOS R or EOS RP and get in line.
 
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens is available for preorder at B&H | Adorama | Amazon USA | WEX
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Rokinon SP 10mm f/3.5 Lens page.
 
The 10mm full frame focal length angle of view is extraodinarily wide.
 
Here is the Rokinon SP 10mm f/3.5 Lens in comparison with the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens.
 
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Along with Image quality test results, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, eye candy, and standard product images are available on the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens page.
 
That said, note that this lens has distortion correction being mandatorily applied.
 
I've been using this lens on my recent travels and can tell you that having this 10x zoom range mounted is extremely convenient.
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
 
If you reviewed the 90D test results, you have essentially seen M6 Mark II results. They should and do appear the same.
 
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Image quality test results captured with the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Lens have been added to the Canon EOS 90D page.
 
These results, processed using the site's standard Canon Digital Photo Professional RAW processing parameters (including a very low "1" sharpening strength setting) facilitate comparisons with other cameras. I suggest using the f/4 or f/5.6 aperture test result to ensure that a very sharp lens setting was in front of the camera.
 
Comparing the 90D to the 80D is a good starting point. Here we see the higher resolution 32 MP imaging sensor showing its advantage over the previous-standard 24 MP sensor.
 
Another interesting comparison is between the 90D's f/5.6 and f/8.0 results. These show the effects of diffraction starting to show at f/8. The effect is especially noticeable at f/11 where dimishing returns are being seen from this sensor's extreme resolution. Note that the higher resolution sensors results will be at least as good as (and very potentially better than) lower resolution images captured at the same aperture setting when compared at the same overall output size.
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens Review.
 
Here is a comparison with a known great lens. Here is another. When creating your comparisons, keep in mind that the Canon EOS R images shown in the tool are not as sharp as Canon EOS 5Ds R images when processed in DPP at the same sharpness strength setting ("1").
 
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Just posted: Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens Review.
 
Yet another lens that makes buying a Canon EOS R or EOS RP worthwhile.
 
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Along with the image quality test results, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, and standard product images have been added to the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens page.
 
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MTF test results have been added to the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Lens page.
 
Create comparisons keeping in mind that only max aperture openings are being shown.
 
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Along with Image quality test results, vignetting, and distortion test results along with specs, measurements, eye candy, and standard product images have been added to the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens page (flare results coming soon).
 
One mm wider with less linear distortion. I like that.
 
Here is a visual comparison you might find interesting. From a specification perspective, similarly interetsing is the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS vs. EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens comparison.
 
I've spent a lot of time with this lens and hope to have this review completed very soon.
 
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I've just returned from an awesome 17-day trip to Colorado, hanging with some great people, and taking (more than) a few pictures. As I began unpacking, I thought I'd keep track of what I removed and share with you what was in my backpacks for this trip.
 
While leading photography workshops was my primary purpose for being in Colorado, I can instruct best when I am shooting myself. Those, I needed gear appropriate for what we were photographing — wildlife and landscape. As this site is also a higher priority than my personal photography, I needed to do field testing of as much new gear as possible at the same time.
 
Flying meant my gear was limited to what would fit in my max-airline-dimensions checked bag, a carry-on, and a personal item. My photo trip packing strategy is to put the items with the most value (both financially and for the shoot) and the items most sensitive to damage in my carry-on and personal item camera backpacks that go with me onto the plane. Unless my checked bag is under the 50 lb weight limit (it seldom is and the bag I checked for this trip registered exactly 50.0 lbs on the scale), I'm also interested in putting the densest (think metal) items in my carry-on and personal item packs (I've not yet had these bags weighed for domestic USA flights).
 
The MindShift Gear FirstLight 40L and MindShift Gear BackLight 18L are my current favorite camera backpacks for travel. The larger pack goes on my back with the waist belt tightened enough for the weight to be supported on my waist — not my shoulders. The smaller pack goes on in reverse direction — a front pack — with the waist belt clipped around the front of the case (to get it out of the way). Here is the list of what is (or was) in the two backpacks along with some interspersed reasoning:

• Canon EOS R
• Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens
• Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens
• Sony a7R IV. This camera was shipped to me in Colorado and served as my primarily wildlife camera and Sony-mount landscape lens test camera.
• Two Sony a7R III cameras. These were backups in case the two Sony a7R IV cameras did not arrive for some reason. One was needed when an a7R IV had to be returned for a sensor that I could not get clean.
• Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens with a Wimberley AP-616 Replacement Foot. This was my primary wildlife lens. It is awesome.
• Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens with a Wimberley AP-620 Replacement Foot. On my review list, this lens was a good complement to the 600 f/4 and a great wildlife lens on its own. it is packed in the larger backpack, under a camera and some lenses
• Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter. This little teleconverter and its 2x sibling are seen stacked in their compact and very protective cases beside the mount end of the 600 f/4. The 1.4x saw some use.
• Sony FE 2x Teleconverter. This teleconverter did not see daylight on this trip.
• Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens with a Wimberley AP-610 Replacement Foot. I couldn't leave home without it for this trip. Aside from being a backup to the 200-600, I was not sure that 200mm would be wide enough for environmental portraits. While I ended up not using this lens, the wider focal lengths it has (vs. the 200-600) would have been useful at times.
• Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens. This is a superb landscape lens that I used with the Sony a7R IV for landscape photography.
• Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens. I needed to plug some of the gap between 35mm and 100mm. This lens was compact and provides the image quality I needed.
• Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens. When 24mm works for my astrophotography needs, this is the best lens available for that purpose and that is why it was along.
• Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens. I was able to get my hands on this promising new, little, inexpensive lens before leaving. Though I need to review more images captured with this lens, it appears to be the bargain I thought it would be.
• Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head. The larger lenses were supported on a monopod most of the time, leaving the tripod needs to landscape purposes and this head was perfect for that use — compact and solid.
• 9 (mostly Breakthrough) filters. These included several sizes of circular polarizer filters and several 82mm neutral density filter densities. These were layered over the gear shown in the smaller pack.
• Several step-up filter adapter rings. I used these to adapt the 82mm ND filters to narrower lens filter threads on both my own and client's lenses.
• ProMediaGear, RRS, or Kirk L-plates were on most camera bodies along with a hex key wrench included in all bags.
• Really Right Stuff MPR-CL Rail with Integral Clamp (5.7"). I included this accessory to facilitate panorama landscape techniques.
• Lens filter wrenches, 2 small and 2 large, in each pack. These cheap, light accessories can save the day.
• A supply of Visible Dust Sensor Cleaning Swabs in each pack.
• Black Diamond Spot 325 Headlamp. The buttons are not the easiest to use, but this small, lightweight light is otherwise just what I need.
• Swarovski 8x30 CL B Companion Wild Nature Binocular. I have a decent quality large binocular that I don't carry because it is too large and heavy and I have a small binocular that I don't use because the optisc are poor. This Swarovski binocular is just the right size and the optics are excellent. Your eyes will thank you when looking through this model.
• 4 spare batteries — 2 for each camera brand. Note that Li-ION batteries must be carried on the plane.
• Roughly 2.5TB of SD memory capacity. I don't like to re-use memory cards when traveling and the Sony a7R IV's 120GB uncompressed RAW files fill high capacity memory cards very quickly.
• Dell XPS 13 laptop (with an awesome Samsung 2TB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD) and power supply.
• 2 external hard drives (Seagate 5TB and WD 4TB). Images from memory cards are copied to both drives daily. One drive stays in my car, one drive stays in the house/hotel, and the memory cards stay in my pocket upon being filled. I sometimes mail the filled/used memory cards home.
• Logitech MX Anywhere Bluetooth Mouse
• Keith Titanium water bottle. I go through TSA with the bottle empty and fill it on the way to the gate. There is then no need to wait for the water service on the plane.
• Garbage bags. They are small, light, cheap, and very useful for a variety of needs.
• A jacket with large pockets. If the worst case happened and I could not get a bag onto the plane, I can at least fill the jacket pockets with as much gear as possible.

Camera gear in the checked bag included:

• Really Right Stuff TVC-24L Mk2 Carbon Fiber Tripod. As already mentioned, the larger lenses were supported on a monopod most of the time, leaving the tripod needs to landscape purposes and this model was perfect for that use — light and solid.
• Really Right Stuff MC-34 Carbon Fiber Monopod
• 3 LensCoat camera rain covers
• 4 battery chargers — 2 for each camera brand. These mission-critical items were in my carry-on on the flight out, but they had reduced value to me on the return flight (they could easily be replaced). Being relatively light, I put them in my checked bag and moved heavier items to the backpacks. I needed to remove enough weight from the checked bag for the Sony a7R IV box to be packed home. Yes, having the original box helps with resale value — it is psychologically important to some and therefore monetarily important to me.
• BlackRapid Breathe Sport Camera Strap (I opt for the "Left" model for big lenses) with a Really Right Stuff B2-FABN Screw-Knob Clamp.

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Image quality test results have been added to the Sony a7R IV page.
 
This camera's 61 MP resolution is quite impressive. Here is the Sony a7R IV vs. III comparison.
 
Canon's highest resolution imaging sensor is in the EOS 5Ds/5Ds R. Here is the Sony a7R IV vs. Canon EOS 5Ds R comparison.
 
Nikon's highest resolution imaging sensor is in the D850 and Z 7. Here is the Sony a7R IV vs. Nikon Z 7 comparison. Note that different lenses were used in this comparison test.
 
Higher pixel density on the imaging sensor means that the softening effects of diffraction start becoming noticeable at the pixel level — not in equal output sizes — at wider apertures than with lower resolution imaging sensors. Here is an f/11 vs. f/8 comparison.
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens page.
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens page.
 
I think you'll like this one.
 
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Image quality test results have been added to the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens page.
 
Here is a comparison to get you started:
 
Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS vs. RF 24-105mm F4 L IS Lens
 
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When selecting a camera, one usually wants to compare it to the closest alternatives and to get started, I'll compare the Canon EOS M6 Mark II to the Canon EOS M6. That link along with the visual comparison reveal most of the differences.
 
Here is a summary:

• 32.5 MP vs. 24.2 MP (6960 x 4640 px vs. 6000 x 4000 px)
• Pixel Size of 3.20µm vs 3.72µm (DLA of f/5.2 vs. f/6.0
• 14 fps continuous shooting with AF vs. 7 fps (9fps w/o AF), 54/23 JPG/RAW frames vs. 26/17
• DIGIC 8 vs. DIGIC 7 processor
• Eye AF
• Maximum of 143/99 auto selected AF points (depending on the lens) vs. 49
• Still image metering range of EV -2–20 vs. EV 1 - 20
• Movie recording metering range of EV 0–20 vs. EV 2 - 20
• 1/16000 sec. shutter speed with electronic shutter
• Has C-RAW
• 4k, Full HD at 119.88
• Has Flicker Mode, adjusting shutter release timing to avoid flickering light issues
• Does not have NFC
• Has a Wireless menu tab
• Supports UHS-II memory card standard vs. UHS-I
• Slightly larger: 4.71 x 2.76 x 1.94" vs. 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.8" (119.6 x 70.0 x 49.2mm vs. 112.0 x 68.0 x 44.5mm)
• Slightly lighter: 12.73 oz vs. 13.8 oz (361g vs. 390g)
• Has a dedicated rear AF/MF switch and AF-ON button
• Has a multi-function top dial and button vs. stacked dials

Numerous of those bullets could alone justify an upgrade from the M6 Mark I. For example, the twice-as-fast (with AF) continuous shooting frame rate. Eye AF is alone worth the price of the camera to those photographing people with any frequency. Do much video work? The 4k feature is noteworthy. Want higher resolution or more reach with the lenses you currently have? The increased sensor resolution is going to be noticeable.
 
As with most model upgrades, price remains the primary feature advantage of the previous camera version.
 
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The Canon EOS 90D vs. Canon EOS 80D Comparison is a highly relevant one, comparing the new and previous versions of this camera model. Here is a list of the differences between the 90D and 80D:

• 32.5 MP vs. 24.2 MP (6960 x 4640 px vs. 6000 x 4000 px)
• Pixel Size of 3.20µm vs 3.72µm (DLA of f/5.2 vs. f/6.0
• Has a joystick multi-controller
• DIGIC 8 vs. DIGIC 6 processor
• Has FV Mode
• 220,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor vs 7560-pixel RGB+IR, 216-zone (18 x 12) vs. 63-zone (9×7)
• EV -3 – 18 metering range vs. EV 1 – 20
• ISO 100–25600 (1/3-stop), Expanded 51200 vs. ISO 100–12800 (1/3-stop), Expanded 25600
• Anti smudge LCD coating vs. Anti-reflection and Anti smudge (80D advantage)
• 10 fps (11 fps in live view continuous shooting vs. 7 fps
• Has Eye AF in live view
• 59.94 fps live view frame rate vs. 30 fps
• 1/16000 electronic shutter available vs. no
• C-RAW vs. M-RAW, S-RAW
• MP4 movie file format vs. MP4, MOV
• 4k, Full HD at 119.88, HD at 59.94
• Dedicated wireless menu tab
• Approx: 1300 frame battery life rating vs. 960 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
• 120,000 actuation shutter durability rating vs. 100,000
• Bluetooth vs. NFC

Few are going to find a reason (other than price) to go with the 80D over the 90D.
 
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This is a compact, lightweight ultra-wide-angle lens with image quality the exceeds its price.
 
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With a Canon EOS M6 Mark II in hand, it was time to set up the camera for use. Following are the 36 steps I took to make an out-of-the-box M6 II ready for use.
 

1. Open the box, find the battery and charger and plug it in. If you have another charged battery available, you can continue to the battery-required steps without a wait. Or, the supplied battery may have enough charge to take you through these steps if you can't wait.
2. While the battery is charging, unpack the other items you want from the box. For me, this is primarily the camera, the eye cup, and the neck strap
3. Install the latest Canon EOS Solution Disk software on your computer to get support for the latest camera(s). Canon Digital Photo Pro (DPP), EOS Utility, and Lens Registration Utility are the options I manually include in the install.
4. Attach the neck strap.
5. Insert a sufficiently charged battery.
6. Power the camera on.
7. The date and time setup screen will show at startup the first time. Use the Rear Control dial and the Set button to update this information.
8. Insert a memory card (format them via the tools menu option before taking pictures).
9. Set the camera's mode to Av, Tv or M (some modes provide only a small subset of available menu options).
10. Scroll through all of the menu tabs to configure the camera as follows:
11. Shooting Menu, Tab 1: Image quality: Use top dial to set RAW to "RAW" and Rear Control dial to set JPEG to "-"
12. Shooting Menu, Tab 1: Image review: Off
13. Shooting Menu, Tab 2: ISO Speed Settings: ISO Speed range: 100-H (51200), Auto ISO Speed range: 100-25600
14. Shooting Menu, Tab 1: Lens aberration correction: All disabled (though I suggest leaving CA correction enabled for most uses - all can be applied to a RAW file in DPP)
15. Shooting Menu, Tab 4: White balance: AWB-W (Auto: White priority)
16. Shooting Menu, Tab 4: Picture Style: Neutral with Sharpness Strength set to "1" (Note: the low contrast "Neutral" picture style provides a histogram on the back of the camera that most-accurately shows me blown highlights and blocked shadows on the camera LCD. I usually change the Picture Style to "Standard" in DPP after capture.)
17. Shooting Menu, Tab 3: High ISO speed noise reduction: Low or Off (noise reduction is destructive to image details - I prefer to add NR sparingly in post)
18. Shooting Menu, Tab 7: Eye Detection AF: Enable
19. Shooting Menu, Tab 7: Touch & drag AF settings: Touch and drag AF: Enable
20. Playback Menu, Tab 4: Playback information display: Leave options 1 and 2 (only) checked and press info to change option 2's histogram to RGB
21. Playback Menu, Tab 4: Highlight alert: Enable (flash portions of images that are overexposed)
22. Playback Menu, Tab 4: Playback grid: 3x3
23. Playback Menu, Tab 4: Magnificatn (apx): Actual size
24. Setup Menu, Tab 1: Auto rotate: On/Computer only (this provides the largest playback image size on the camera LCD)
25. Setup Menu, Tab 1: Mode guide: Disable
26. Setup Menu, Tab 1: Feature guide: Disable
27. Setup Menu, Tab 3: Beep: Disable
28. Tools Menu, Tab 4: Shooting info. display: Screen info. settings: Enable 1, 3, 4
29. Tools Menu, Tab 4: Shooting info. display: VF info/toggle setting: Enable 1 and 3
30. Tools Menu, Tab 4: Shooting info. display: Grid display: 3x3 (sometimes helpful for alignment checking)
31. Tools Menu, Tab 4: Shooting info. display: Histogram disp: RGB, Small (I want to see the brightness levels of each channel separately and don't want the graph to take up much space in the display)
32. Setup Menu, Tab 5: Custom shooting mode (C1-C3): Auto update set: Enable (see also: Configuring Custom Shooting Modes)
33. Setup Menu, Tab 5: Copyright information: Type name as desired
34. Custom Functions, Tab 1: C.Fn II :Autofocus: Orientation linked AF point: Separate AF pts: Pt only
35. My Menu: Add the first tab; Register the following options for Tab 1: Format card, Date/Time/Zone (great for monitoring what time it is), Sensor cleaning, Expo.comp./AEB
36. Mount a lens, focus on a subject and adjust the viewfinder diopter (if necessary)

I of course make additional menu and other setting changes based on current shooting scenarios, but this list covers my initial camera setup process.
 
To copy this configuration would mean that you intend to shoot similar to how I shoot - including shooting in RAW-only format. While my setup works great for me, your best use of this list may be for tweaking your own setup.
 
If you can't remember your own menu setup parameters, keeping an up-to-date list such as this one is a good idea. IF your camera is reset-to-factory state for some reason, such as when being serviced, you will be ready to restore your setup quickly while ensuring that you do not miss an important setting. If you purchase another same or similar camera, you will be able to quickly set it up.
 
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